Cornwall has 649 schools, nurseries, childminders and care settings with a published Ofsted grade. 91% were judged good or better at their latest inspection, against 93% across England. The most recent inspection here was on 23 Sept 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
By kind of setting
99% good or better · England 97%
99% good or better · England 94%
- Nursery schools2
100% good or better · England 97%
81% good or better · England 89%
68% good or better · England 81%
75% good or better · England 90%
- Independent schools1
— good or better · England 74%
100% good or better · England 94%
100% good or better · England 98%
100% good or better · England 82%
- Fostering agencies1
100% good or better · England 95%
Latest inspections in Cornwall
All latest reports- Cornish Pixies Nursery23 Sept 2026 ·Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Full day care· Cornwall· very positive tone· Marie BradwelllowestExpected
- lowestExpected
- Good
- Lanivet and District Under Fives Pre-school15 Sept 2026 ·Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Sessional day care· Cornwall· very positive tone· Kate MouldlowestExpected
- Nine Maidens Alternative Provision Academy15 Sept 2026 ·Academy alternative provision converter· Cornwall· positive tone· Gavin Summerfield, Mark BurgesslowestExpected
- Falmouth Primary Academy15 Sept 2026 ·Academy sponsor led· Cornwall· positive tone· Jason Edge, Susan Aykin, Tracey ReynoldslowestExpected
- lowestExpected
- Berrycoombe School9 Sept 2026 ·Academy converter· Cornwall· positive tone· Leanne Thirlby, Mark Burgess, Matthew BarneslowestExpected
- Good
- lowestExpected
649 settings counted: those with a published grade that aren’t known to have closed. Report cards count by their lowest area grade.